Save the Children is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Finance Manager
2.) Safeguarding and Social Accountability Coordinator

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Finance Manager

2.) Safeguarding and Social Accountability Coordinator

Jhpiego is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Senior Finance Officer
2.) Administrative Officer

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Senior Finance Officer

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL  

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT  

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University.  For 40 years and in over 155 countries, Jhpiego has worked to prevent the needless deaths of women and  their families.

Jhpiego Corporation has been providing technical support to the Ministries of Health in partner countries  across the globe for the past 40 years in a variety of technical areas including cervical cancer treatment  and prevention, community health, HIV and AIDS, maternal and newborn health, health workforce  capacity development (both pre-service and in-service), family planning, malaria, and IPC/WASH.

Position: Senior Finance Officer (1 Position)  

Reports To: Finance and Operations Director  

Job Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone  

Duration: 12 Months  

Duties and Responsibilities:  

∙ Provide guidance to the program teams regarding the financial requirements of the projects and  office operations.

∙ Implements and oversees a detailed financial reporting and reimbursement process in accordance  with Jhpiego’s established financial system.

∙ Prepares the monthly financial report by using adapted finance software (QuickBooks) and  ensures accuracy and timeliness

∙ Uses various software applications such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages,  and graphic packages to assemble, analyze, and format data and/or reports

∙ Ensures financial management systems provide accurate, current, and complete disclosure of  financial transactions

∙ Support the Finance Manager in the financial reporting process to donors

∙ Ensure that required financial controls and cost-performance monitoring mechanisms are in place  and adhered to: prevents over or under-expenditure of budgets, ensures proper safeguards of  funds, and ensures compliance with established USG and Jhpiego’s global financial, accounting,  and administrative procedures.

∙ Regularly review accounting transactions to ensure costs are allowable and reasonable Regularly  review QBE: review of balance sheet, aging analysis, detailed GL, expenditure by ION, advance  balance

∙ Preforms other projects related activities as assigned by the supervisor or by Jhpiego management  ∙ Thorough understanding of the monthly reporting circle

∙ Monthly reconciliation of the receivables and payables

∙ Demonstrated experience of at least 2 years’ experience in staff supervision  ∙ Advanced knowledge of QBE is required

∙ A certification in QBE is a plus

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

∙ Degree in Accounting, Finance or its recognized equivalent

∙ An MBA in Accounting or at level 2 of a professional qualification (CPA, ACCA or recognized  equivalent) is highly desired. 

∙ 5+ years relevant experience in finance and accounting.

∙ Knowledge of institutional donors (e.g. USAID) regulations, procedures and requirements a plus.  ∙ Be of high integrity and have a sense of confidentiality

∙ Be willing to take on extra responsibilities, sometimes working overtime, in order to achieve the  goals/objectives set by the organization

Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application letter to:  SL-Recruitment@jhpiego.org. Clearly state in the subject area the position you are applying for, if not  clearly stated your application will not be considered.  

Deadline for the submission of applications: September 27th, 2023.  

Please note that due to the sheer volume of applications often received, only shortlisted candidates  will receive responses.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

2.) Administrative Officer

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL  

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT  

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University.  For 40 years and in over 155 countries, Jhpiego has worked to prevent the needless deaths of women and  their families.

Jhpiego Corporation has been providing technical support to the Ministries of Health in partner countries  across the globe for the past 40 years in a variety of technical areas including cervical cancer treatment  and prevention, community health, HIV and AIDS, maternal and newborn health, health workforce  capacity development (both pre-service and in-service), family planning, malaria, and IPC/WASH.

Position: Administrative Officer (1 Position)  

Reports To: Finance and Operations Director  

Job Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone  

Duration: 12 Months  

Job Overview:  

Supports the organization’s administrative function.

Duties and Responsibilities:  

∙ Coordinates all travel arrangements for staff and guests i.e. booking of flights and tickets, airport  pick up, hotel accommodation, etc.

∙ Manages the company’s vehicles

∙ Maintains office equipment and premises

∙ Maintains the assets register

∙ Ensures assets and inventories are well maintained and annual physical verifications are  undertaken

∙ Works with the procurement team in the purchase of office supplies and stationery  ∙ Makes arrangement for phone credits for all staff

∙ Ensures the payment of utilities

∙ Coordinates work and resident permits for expatriate team members

∙ Ensures adequate and organized record-keeping of project activities

∙ Manages petty cash

Other Duties: 

∙ Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Competencies:  

Educational/Academic Qualifications: (state min entry level qualification)

∙ A good first degree in Business Administration or its equivalent.

∙ Experience in developing and implementing administrative systems

∙ Knowledge and experience of office procedures and processes

∙ Five (5) years of post-qualification experience

∙ Good planning and organizational skills

∙ Good oral and written communication skills

∙ Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

∙ Supervisory skills

∙ Knowledge and experience in petty cash management

Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application letter to:  SL-Recruitment@jhpiego.org Clearly state in the subject area the position you are applying for, if not  clearly stated your application will not be considered.  

Deadline for the submission of applications: September 27th, 2023.  

Please note that due to the sheer volume of applications often received, only shortlisted candidates  will receive responses.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description

Title: Accountant II
Division/Department:  GFAST
Location: Sierra Leone Country OfficeSUMMARY
The position is responsible for providing accounting and reporting services to the host Country Office in accordance with ChildFund Policies and Procedures. The Accountant will ensure that applicable statutory and tax requirements are complied with, facilitate audits and provide financial reports for analysis and donor reporting.
The position will serve as GSS liaison to the Country Office for financial accounting and reporting matters of ChildFund.DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.General Accounting and Bookkeeping
•Ensure all financial transactions have the appropriate and required supporting document in compliance with ChildFund policies and procedures, donor terms and conditions and sound internal controls
•Ensures accurate and complete accounting entries of all financial transactions which includes fund transfers, Check Vouchers and Journal Vouchers
•Review completeness of supporting documents and enter payment requests into Accounts Payable module for payment processing
•Ensure timely preparation of checks and fund transfers and disbursement of all payments to suppliers, partners, employees and thirds parties (including tax’s office; social security).
•Ensure that local receipts from local contributions, sponsorships and other local collections are correctly identified to its funding classifications
•Ensure payroll allocations and charges to grants, cost centers, intercompany accounts are correctly coded and entered into the books
•Ensure recurring entries of Depreciation and Amortizations are regularly entered into and allocated as may be necessary
•Prepare the month end and other corporate reports according to agreed upon timelines
•Support COs in the maintenance of Asset Registers through annual counts and reconciliations

Cash Flow and Bank Account Management
•Ensure that all bank account balances maintained by the CO are properly reconciled with Book Balances
•Ensure that COs have adequate cash/funds to implement its operations and program activities
•Liaise with IO and Banks in the creation/opening, maintaining and closure of CO ChildFund bank accounts
•Support CO in effectively managing Bank Relations

Financial Statutory Requirements (which includes local payroll and taxes)
•Ensure that the accounting transactions and financial reports/statements are in accordance with ChildFund accounting policies, US and local GAAP of host Country Office.
•Ensure that required withholding taxes are recognized and paid on a timely basis
•Ensure that financial reporting supporting benefits and social security
•Ensure that required financial reports supporting local registrations and other corporate filing requirements are complied with
•Coordinate and support CO external and internal audit implementation and support resolution of corrective measures.

REQUIREMENTS
•            Part Qualified Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) preferred
•            Associates degree preferred and/or equivalent relevant work experience in lieu of degree.
•            3 years’ experience on accounting and legal requirements compliance.
•            Mastery of the techniques and methods of accounting and finance in general and international accounting standards in accordance to generally accepted principles and laws that govern the activity of NGOs.
•            Ability to manage interpersonal relations and work effectively with others, to establish and maintain good working relations in a multicultural, multiethnic environment while showing sensitivity and respect for diversity.
•            Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Products: Advances Excel, word, Outlook.
•            Self-guided, strong organizational and planning skills; Ability to work independently, under pressure and remotely.
•            Proficiency in accounting software.
•            Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
•            Ability to keep knowledgeable and updated about changes on statutory requirements.

ChildFund International is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children.

Finance Manager, SSEIP2

FCDO awarded Mott MacDonald to lead the implementation of the Sierra Leone Secondary Education Improvement Programme (SSEIP) 2, which builds on the work of the first phase: Sierra Leone Secondary Education Improvement Programme (SSEIP), also called Leh Wi Lan (Krio for “Let’s Learn”). The programme will support the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) to improve learning outcomes for boys and girls at secondary level and to increase the enrolment, retention and well-being of girls and children with disabilities in school.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are at the heart of our organization. We promote equal opportunities and have initiatives to create an inclusive workplace culture. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make any adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can assist.

Job Vacancy:

Finance Assistant

Organisational Profile  Projects Description	Deutsche Welthungerhilfe (WHH) was founded as the National Committee for the Freedom from Hunger Campaign of the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in 1962. Today, WHH is one of the largest private development organisations in Germany. As a non-profit, non‐political, and non-denominational organisation WHH is committed to fight hunger and poverty in currently more than 50 countries all over the world. In Sierra Leone WHH has been implementing development and relief projects since 2003.  In the case of equal suitability, ability and professional experience, female candidates are strongly encouraged. The WHH Sierra Leone country programme focuses on the following sectors: Agriculture and Environment Nutrition Economic Development Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Civil society and Social Empowerment Humanitarian Assistance
Objectives	The objective is to implement existing financial management standards in the programmes and projects efficiently and promptly, thereby making a significant contribution towards the success of the programme work.  This involves: ensuring that the projects’ / project’s financial administrative processes at the project location are auditable and efficient and carrying out financial administrative controls at country office and project level. supporting the Head of Finance (HoF) perform his/her supervisory duties within the framework of project administration. In consultation with the (HoF) and Head of Programme, instructing and supporting project partner organisations (PPO) in matters relating to financial management so that they fulfil their contractual obligations towards Welthungerhilfe and co-financers in accordance with the partner contract and in an auditable manner.
Job Title  Project Name	Finance Assistant   SLE 1106- Country Office
Location	Freetown
Contract Duration	Until 31.12.2023 and with potential extension as per excellent performance
Line Manager(s)	Head of Finance
Tasks/Responsibilities	Duties with own area of responsibility:  The main focuses of areas of responsibility are based on Welthungerhilfe’s valid rules and standards and project administrative process descriptions and progress reports. Ensuring that project funds are correctly managed according to the specifications of Welthungerhilfe and co-financers. This includes liquidity planning of project, fund requests, bank transactions, bookkeeping, preparing of end-of-month accounts and of prompt financial reports / the financial part of reports on expenditure of funds in cooperation with Head of Finance in Country Office Ensuring that documentation of data, account assignment and bookkeeping entries are carried out correctly in bookkeeping Software. Ensuring costs are cleared internally within a project or between projects (correct allocation of costs) Preparing documentation that Head of Projects and/or PPO can assume budgetary responsibility (expenditure and budget control) Preparing annual account documents in cooperation with Head of Project(s) and Head of Finance in Country Office Preparation of refunds/returns/final fund requests to donors Instructing, advising, and supporting of administrative staff in various projects. Supporting procurement processes including awarding of contracts according to valid regulations (of Welthungerhilfe and co-financers) Monitoring and correctly processing relief supplies and other equipment, particularly in terms of compliance with import regulations, monitoring inventory accounting, physical inventory inspections Correctly managing project inventory and vehicle fleet If applicable: Supporting Partner Organisations (PO) implement projects according to co-financing agreement and Welthungerhilfe standards. Duties without own area of responsibility Supporting Head of Projects prepare or revise project / co-financing budget in terms of formal correctness. Regularly informing Head of Projects about the project’s financial status Supporting the Head of Projects with the liquidity planning of the project Checking of national law and the relevance for Welthungerhilfe. Ensuring correct personnel management within the projects. This involves in particular: preparing and monitoring contractual standards for local staff. Preparing visits (journalists, staff from head office, representatives of co-financers, etc.) and supervising visitors Fulfilment of any other tasks which are assigned by the management and correspond in general with the character of this position.
Job requirements	University Degree in Accounting or equivalent. Studies towards professional certification such as ACCA, CIMA is an added advantage. At least two to five years of relevant professional experience in the field of finance and administration. Experience on partner compliance is an added advantage, Ability to understand, analyse, and interpret internal and donor regulation, financial reporting requirements, Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, Ability to exchange non-routine information using tact and persuasion as appropriate, requiring excellent oral and written communication skills, Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions, Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines and sometimes with changing priorities, Ability to solve problems creatively to meet organizational goals and objectives, Demonstrate strong commitment to high professional and ethical values, Proficiency in MS Office, financial software applications and reporting packages, Possess excellent planning and organizational skills.
Contact	Please send your Application (CV and Cover Letter, no support documents) to:  recruitment.sierraleone@welthungerhilfe.de Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Documents once submitted cannot be returned to the applicant. Thus, please do not submit Originals.
Closing Date	27th September 2023

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Grant Accountant
2.) Senior Finance Officer Analyst

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Grant Accountant

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is recruiting for X1 Position:  Grant Accountant

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package. 

About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion, or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is conducted through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. In Sierra Leone, CRS has served vulnerable communities for over 50 years and is a leader in building the country’s capacity to improve health and nutrition services for young children and their caregivers.

Project Background

For Over 7 years, CRS Sierra Leone has successfully implemented a global fund project. The project’s success has been contributed to the commitment and support of the team. CRS Sierra Leone accepted a COVID-19 fund to address the covid 19 pandemic in areas of implementation.

Job Title: Grant Accountant 

Department: Programs: Global Fund Project

Reports To:        Grant Manager

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone. 

Duty Location: CRS Office in Freetown, must be willing to travel up to 50%.

Job Summary: 

You will help coordinate and contribute to the implementation of the Global Fund project policies and procedures in compliance with CRS’ established accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You will efficiently perform accounting services through documenting the Global Fund financial transactions by compiling, analyzing, and verifying account information, preparing account entries, and delivering financial reporting services throughout the Global Fund project life cycle.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Set and monitor sound accounting and financial reporting procedures for Global Fund subrecipients and partners following established standards. Ensure setup and maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned Global Funds accounts in Sun Systems financial accounting package.
• Review and validate supporting documentation before processing of financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete and authorizations are in place.
• Record financial transactions following appropriate authorizations. Review and analyze various accounts to detect irregularities. Advise on corrective actions and prepare correcting entries and adjustments, as necessary.
• Assess, evaluate and monitor subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and strengthen capacity of partner in financial accounting and transactions.
• Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules, alert relevant Global Fund staff of due payments/liquidations and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate timeliness of financial resource management and compliance with set deadlines.
• Prepare various periodic and ad hoc financial reports and perform variance analysis to assist Global Fund staff with decision-making. Assist with budget maintenance for proper management of financial resources.
• Provide information to Global Fund staff, subrecipients, and partners on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and deliver training and other capacity building activities.
• Perform assigned treasury Global Fund (cash payment/receipt, cash forecast, etc.) duties, as long as segregation of duties is ensured.

Basic Qualifications

• B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.

Required Languages – English

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 50 %.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies.
• Conscientious, accurate and thorough with great attention to detail
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results oriented.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the relevant public donor regulations preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Knowledge of Sun Systems financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Working Relationships: 

Internal GF Project Director, GF Grants Accountant, CRS Finance Manager, Other GF Project Staff, Compliance Manager, the CP Head of programming

External Local Fund Agent, External Auditors.

• Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) 

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics. 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To apply for this position please click the below link.

https://launchpadrecruitsapp.com/apply/6f489ce613aef9f6a145493d

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations 

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 22nd September 2023

2.) Senior Finance Officer Analyst

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is recruiting for X1 Position:  – Senior Finance Officer Analyst

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package. 

About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work are accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.

Job Summary:  

You will help coordinate and contribute to the implementation of the Country Program’s (CP’s) accounting systems, policies, and procedures in compliance with CRS’ established accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You will efficiently perform accounting services through documenting financial transactions by compiling, analyzing, and verifying account information; preparing account entries; and delivering financial reporting services.

Job Title: Senior Finance Officer Analyst

Department: Finance – Treasury

Reports To:        Finance Manager

Country:             Catholic Relief Services Sierra Leone Program

Duty Location: CRS Freetown, must be willing and able to travel 5% to the field.

Job Summary

_ Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Review and validate supporting documentation before processing of financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete and authorizations are in place.
• Ensure setup and maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned accounts in Insight financial accounting package.
• Record financial transactions following appropriate authorizations. Review and analyze various accounts to detect irregularities. Advise on corrective actions and prepare correcting entries and adjustments, as necessary.
• Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules, alert relevant staff of due payments/liquidations, and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate timeliness of financial resource management.
• Prepare various, periodic, and ad hoc financial reports, as needed, and perform variance analyses to assist with decision-making and proper management of financial resources.
• Provide information to subrecipients and staff on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and contribute to capacity strengthening.
• Perform assigned treasury (cash payment/receipt, cash forecast, etc.) duties, as long as segregation of duties is ensured.

Basic Qualifications:

•  B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.

Required Languages – English

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 5% to the field, SR Offices and project implementation sites.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Knowledge of the relevant public donors’ regulations preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiar with an accounting software system. Knowledge of Project Insight is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies.
• Accuracy and completeness with great attention to detail
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results oriented.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) 

Based on the mission, values, and guiding principles of the agency, CRS competencies are to be exemplified by all staff in fulfillment of his or her respective roles and responsibilities.

• Integrity

• Accountability and Stewardship

• Builds Relationships

• Develops Talent

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Strategic Mindset

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics. 

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations 

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Please click on the link below and follow the instruction to apply.

https://launchpadrecruitsapp.com/apply/42a6c22e4d9918d6347e7cc1

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 22nd September 2023.

Career with BRAC Sierra Leone 

BRAC is an award-winning international non-governmental development organisation, with the vision of a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realize their potential. BRAC is a leader in developing and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based programmes to assist poor and disadvantaged communities in low-income countries, including in conflict-prone and post-disaster settings. It is an organisation of and for the people of the Global South, pioneering new development and social enterprise approaches to equip communities to achieve prosperity. As well as being the world’s biggest NGO by number of staff and people directly reached, BRAC has regularly been ranked the number one NGO in the world by the Geneva-based NGO Advisor, an independent organisation committed to highlighting innovation, impact and governance in the non-profit sector. BRAC retained the top spot in 2020 among the top 500 NGOs for the fifth consecutive year.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed. It started its first programme outside of Bangladesh in Afghanistan in 2002 and has since reached millions of people in 11 countries in Asia and Africa. BRAC has a holistic approach to development that uses a wide array of programmes and social enterprises, including in microfinance, education, health, agriculture, gender, and human rights. BRAC believes that every person has inherent potential, and when an enabling environment is created and that potential is unleashed, even the poorest can become agents of positive change in their own lives, for their families and their communities.

About the Programme:

In 2022, the Mastercard Foundation in partnership with BRAC International (BI) announced an initiative that will create a positive and measurable impact for 1.2 million adolescent girls and young women and 9.5 million people across seven countries in East and West Africa, including Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda.

There is mounting urgency to support adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) living in poverty, which has been further amplified by the global pandemic. Through this partnership, scalable economic development approaches will be delivered in communities to foster the agency and voice of AGYW. They will have the opportunity to fulfill their aspirations, achieve sustainable livelihoods, and engage in advocacy issues.

BRAC Sierra Leone NGO has implemented an integrated and holistic model to address the various life cycles of a young woman living in poverty, ensuring she is able to transition safely from adolescence to adulthood. She will be equipped with the appropriate skills, tools, and access to finance to effectively exercise her agency and build a fulfilling and productive livelihood.

BRAC Sierra Leone NGO is seeking applications from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position in Sierra Leone NGO.

Purpose:

The purpose of this position: Responsible for all the accounting of the AIM financial operation in the regional office. The position holder is generally responsible for get keeper for BRAC finance internal control system, manage financial documents, manage accounts posting, report on the financial information at the regional level, and assist the AIM finance manager on demand basis for any additional information required.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Facilitate cash payment requests and ensure the fund balance as per program need by weekly and monthly.
• Analyze and code financial transactions
• Prepare journal vouchers with complete entries and present for approval
• Manage and oversee filing and documentations as completeness and timeliness
• Post transactions into accounting online software on a daily basis
• Perform monthly accounts reconciliation including (A/R, A/P, Bank, Cash, Prepayments, etc.)
• Due consideration of double entries in cost accounting method
• Check and collect bank statements, credit advice and debit advice on a weekly bases
• Checks the sequence of the voucher system and scan all the vouchers along with the supporting and keep in the Google drive on daily basis. Keep ledger Up To Date and identify abnormal balances and take corrective reconciliation
• At least 15 days travel for field visit from Area office to Branch Offices.
• Ensure transaction descriptions are posted only according to the standardized form
• Ensure end of the month all the noncash amounts should not keep in the project need to transfer to Control
• Perform bank reconciliation on monthly basis and send to the AIM finance manager
• Monitor the cash position of the regional office and request cash from the country office for wire transfer

Person Specifications:

• Computer proficiency on MS office.
• Skill in any accounting software.
• Strong interpersonal/ communication skills.
• Proven experience in the double entry accounting system.
• Well informed in current financial subjects, tax laws, money market and business environment.

Safeguarding:

•  Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Educational Requirements:

• First Degree in Accounting and Finance, business administration / related field

Experience Requirements: 

• At least 3 years working experience in MFI, Bank, NGO in financial sector.
• Hands on experience with statistical analysis.

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

Candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades and years of experience at bimcf.sierraleone@brac.net

PLEASE MENTION THE NAME OF POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE

Only complete applications will be accepted and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: 19th September 2023

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Department: Africa Global Operations/ Impact Malaria

Based in Freetown, Sierra Leone

Reports to the Country Representative

Who We Are

Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. We are a diverse group of over 5,000 entrepreneurial development professionals located in over 40 countries committed to making it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire. PSI is using it’s global presence and 50+ years of experience to help reimagine healthcare. We are working to shape market systems, shift policy and funding, and strengthen global capacity to better support consumer empowered healthcare.

Join us!

We are looking for a Director of Finance and Administration to provide overall technical and management leadership, guidance and oversight of the organization’s operations, finance, grants, and contract’s portfolio. She/ he will be the custodian of financial, accounting, IT, branch operations, supply chain, grants, and contracts process to ensure PSI Sierra Leone is compliant with donor and PSI global finance, budget, procurement, grants, and compliance standards and that the processes enable PSI Sierra Leone achieves its strategic priorities. In addition, to strong technical knowledge and experience, the Director of Finance and Administration will be a key leader within the organization whose leadership style should reflect high Emotional Intelligence (EI) and their ability to lead while nurturing talent. The Director of Finance and Operations will be working closely with the Country Representative and Chief of Party for the Impact Malaria Project.

Sound like you? Read on.

Your contribution

Strategic Leadership and Oversight Role

• Provide direction and strategic leadership to the organization’s finance, IT, supply chain, branch operations, grants, and contracts portfolio to ensure that operational processes efficiently support program objectives.
• Ensure that the finance, IT, supply chain, grants and contracts systems and process align with PSI Sierra Leone’s Strategic Plan and priorities.
• Ensure that PSI Sierra Leone policies and procedures align with PSI Global Services Finance, Procurement, Grants and Contracts policies, procedures, and requirements, and proactively identify and manage any potential conflicts to ensure compliance with the necessary regulations.
• Design and maintain internal systems that ensure accurate and timely reporting on financial performance of the organization.
• Consistently demonstrate a leadership style that reflects high emotional intelligence, nurtures talent, and reinforces the right tone at the top of the organization.
• Promote and demonstrate an ethical environment, in line with PSI’s values of honesty and acting with integrity.
• Supervise and provide leadership to PSI Sierra Leone’s Finance, IT, Supply Chain, Branch Operations and Sub-Awards teams.

Financial Reporting and Policies

• Establish and/or refine and disseminate policies, systems and practices for effective management, procurement, disbursement and accounting for all financial resources in line with PSI Global accounting policies, funder requirements and local law where required.
• Work closely with the finance team to prepare submission of monthly financial packages to PSI/W and to ensure complete, accurate and timely recording and reporting of transactions.
• Work closely with the Senior Management team and relevant teams at the PSI headquarters to achieve quality and timeliness in Donor reporting.
• Coordinate with Programs and co-lead monthly review and analysis of financial reports and reconciliations with attention to how resources can be better allocated to achieve program objectives, Budgeting, Financial Analysis and Donor compliance.

Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Compliance

• Lead the annual operating budgeting process.
• Validate monthly common cost analysis and update cost ratios to ensure each donor bears the correct proportion of common costs in line with PSI’s global policy, as applicable.
• Manage the common direct cost budget to ensure efficient and effective use of donor funds to support common direct costs, when necessary.
• Develop, track and review PSI Sierra Leone consolidated budget and departmental budgets in consultation with budget holders and finance team and conduct detailed activity status review and give input to DC and budget holders.
• Prepare and track donor budgets. Prepare modifications and Activity realignments as necessary.
• Monitor performance and efficiency of on-going Donor projects by analyzing country/project monthly spend rates and highlighting possible problem areas.

Technical Support, Audits and Legal

• Support preparation and successful conclusion of internal and external auditing activities.
• Ensure that the PSI Sierra Leone team responds to audit requests on a timely basis, and provides clear, complete, and accurate information to auditors.
• Review management comments for audit reports and ensure appropriate action is taken to correct audit findings.
• In collaboration with PSI Legal Counsel, minimize legal risk to the organization and engage any legal issues confronting the organization.
• Review and test controls to ensure PSI Sierra Leone systems are compliant with PSI Global Services Finance, Grants and Contracts policies, donor requirements, as well as Sierra Leone’s laws.
• Ensure prompt preparation and submission of statutory returns, donor reports and tax compliance.

Operational Management and Administration

• Ensure branch operations, IT, procurement, warehouse, and fleet management activities are delivered efficiently.
• Coordinate with Head of Operations to establish and support suitable accounting, IT, Fleet Management and general administrative systems and personnel in all PSI Sierra Leone field offices.
• Work with Head of Supply Chain to ensure that PSI Sierra Leone’s procurement system is adequately updated in line with PSI Global Procurement Manual and changing funder guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to PSI Global Responsibilities Matrix on Approval limits for Procurement of Goods and Services.
• Conduct quarterly oversight and supervision visits to field offices to review the quality of business operations systems and activities and provide support, when necessary.

Sub-Award and Sub-Contractor Management

• Lead the development and negotiation of sub-award agreements, workplans and budgets.
• Coordinate monthly reporting process from sub-awardees and joint programmatic and financial reports reviews, ensuring that costs are in line with the progress on delivery and implementation and that budget variances explanations are provided.
• Conduct regular sub-award visits / evaluations to verify adherence to contract terms and gauge internal control systems to obtain confidence in the reports submitted to PSI Sierra Leone.
• Design and implement a proactive, rigorous, risk-based and effective sub-awardee monitoring system and approach.
• Contribute to designing the capacity building plan for sub-awardees in financial management, internal control systems, budgeting and forecasting, technical programs implementation and coordinate the provision of trainings when needed
• Lead sub-award closeout in accordance with PSI Sierra Leone policies and procedures.

What are we looking for?

The candidate we hire will embody PSI’s corporate values:

Collaboration: You can work independently but thrive within a team.

Trust: You trust that your manager and team will have your back and care deeply about gaining that same trust from your teammates

Pragmatism: You dive in and maintain momentum even when things are ambiguous, and you do not let perfect get in the way of good enough.

Honesty: You are not afraid to speak up and speak your mind.

Measurement: You set clear and challenging goals and hold yourself accountable to driving measurable results.

Commitment: You are independent and a free thinker, but you’re ready to buy in to the direction of the team and commit to its success.

The basics

• Bachelor’s degree or Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Professional qualifications like ACCA, CIMA, CPA preferred.
• At least 8 years post qualifications experience in general management, financial management and at least 5 years of experience with donor-funded projects at a senior management level required.
• Working knowledge of integrated, accrual-basis accounting systems such as QuickBooks Enterprise, Lawson, or another ERP. Advanced computer skills, with strong Office 365 skills preferred.
• Have demonstrated grants management experience and in-depth understanding of current donor rules and regulations. Experience working with USAID, DfID, KfW and other international donors.
• At least 3 years of experience living or working in a developing country and working experience in challenging environments in Africa will be an added advantage preferred.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills. Written and verbal fluency in English required.
• Exceptional quantitative data analysis skills.
• High emotional intelligence, people management and interpersonal skills; High level staff management and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a diverse cultural environment with multiple stakeholders (including Ministry of Health authorities (MoH), beneficiaries, implementing partners, program staff, donors)
• References will be required.
• The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check.

What will get us excited (personal and management characteristics)?

• Successful candidates will be customer service oriented, exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills; have proven problem solving ability; be able to work efficiently and quickly under pressure; be able to prioritize and perform multiple tasks; and have the ability to work with minimal supervision and follow through on assignments. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in international health and development issues, and technology innovation.
• Be self-starter, effective team player and demonstrated verifiable result-oriented track record. Act with urgency for continuous improvement and with a bias towards action; promote development of breakthrough solutions; embrace and advocate innovations that improve results; aggressively promotes the need for breakthrough improvements.
• Acting with Long Term Perspective: Take actions today to build a strong foundation for future success, identify and take advantage of emerging opportunities, keep PSI Sierra Leone’s long-term goals in mind when addressing short-term issues and problems.
• Adaptive and flexible in approaches to work, comfortable with changing approach based on the evidence of what works.
• Passionate about learning, documenting, and sharing what does and does not work.
• Proven ability to develop routines to manage large workloads and organize work efficiently.
• Ability and desire to coach and transfer learning capacity to partners and program staff.

Is that really you? And are you interested?

Please submit your application letter, accompanied with your CV (including three referees) and copies of your certificates to the address below:

The Country Representative

Population Services International (PSI)

3 Fadika Drive

Freetown

Or email the application to the following email address: recruitment@psi-sl.org

**The deadline for the submission is 5PM on the 15th of September 2023.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.

Finance Manager- Role profile

Further details of specific tasks and duties will be agreed with the line manager as part of the performance agreement. Any reasonable duty may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility.

This role profile is not prescriptive; it merely outlines the key behaviours the role-holder requires to be successful in the role; the key behaviours and responsibilities are subject to change. Any changes will be made in consultation with the role-holder.

You will be expected to abide by the Code of Conduct, policies and procedures within Christian Aid which may be updated from time to time.

You must empathise with the aims, beliefs and values of Christian Aid as it seeks to work on relief, development and advocacy for poverty eradication.

How to apply 

We invite interested and qualified firms/ individuals to submit an application letter and resume with any other relevant documents to sierra-leone-info@christian-aid.org  with the subject line, ‘Application for Finance Manager’

Deadline for submissions is end of day Wednesday, September 6th  2023.  Please direct any questions or clarifications to this email address: mdimoh@christian-aid.org or mminah@christian-aid.org .

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Supply chain Cost Accountant
2.) Deputy Chief of Party

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Supply chain Cost Accountant

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is recruiting for Position:  – Supply chain Cost Accountant

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package. 

About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Summary:

CRS has implemented an Oracle Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning system, called “Insight” within the agency.  The web-based, real-time system helps to give more visibility and controls of daily operations.  One of the key responsibilities is to make sure that all the transactions performed in the Supply chain module are fully transferred and costed and that all the accruals are identified, and necessary actions taken before the closing of each month. CRS Sierra Leone is therefore looking for a qualified financial specialist with a deep analytic skill to perform the above-described role.

Job Title: Supply chain Cost Accountant

Department: CRS SL Finance Department

Reports To:        Deputy Finance Manager- Grant 

Country:             Catholic Relief Services Sierra Leone Program

Duty Location: CRS Freetown

Job Responsibilities:

Cost accountant JD:

1. Manage Cost accounting period opening and closing at CP level. (Performing necessary month end close processes) in collaboration with HQ team.
2. Monitor and ensure Cost Accounting Schedule processes run on a regular basis. When needed run the processes manually.
3. Support on fixing or Fix any Costing “Error” or “Warning” in coordination with SCM team.
4. Run Sub-ledger Reconciliation Report on a regular basis, perform the necessary analysis and notify SCM team for any accounting error.
5. Analyze commitments and share with the relevant departments for corrections (Finance or SCM)
6. Support the Deputy Finance manager and Finance Manager on the GL data analyze and relevant reconciliation.
7. Share Cost Accounting review feedback to HQ Cost Accountant on monthly basis.
8. Run Inventory Valuation Report and do the analysis.
9. Adjust cost in cost management in needed.
10. Manage accruals.

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration or related discipline required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Five years related experience, with at least two years international experience required. Demonstrated experience implementing and/or supporting Finance and Supply chain applications required. Experience with Oracle applications preferred.
• Experience with an international development organization preferred.
• Experience with Finance and Supply Chain business processes within Non- Governmental Organizations preferred.
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and travel across various time zones (i.e., Africa, Asia, US)

Personal Skills 

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Excellent relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision.
• Strong strategic, analytical, organizational, and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment.
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful and results oriented.  Ability to be effective with minimal supervision.

Required Language Skills: English

Travel Required (10%)

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) 

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) 

Based on the mission, values, and guiding principles of the agency, CRS competencies are to be exemplified by all staff in fulfillment of his or her respective roles and responsibilities.

• Integrity

• Accountability and Stewardship

• Builds Relationships

• Develops Talent

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Strategic Mindset

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics. 

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations 

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Please click on the link below and follow the instruction to apply.

https://launchpadrecruitsapp.com/apply/8252f345a6972fa4de53426a

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 29th August 2023.

2.) Deputy Chief of Party

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is recruiting for Position:  – Program Deputy Chief of Party I – USDA McGovern Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package. 

About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Summary: 

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party for a USDA McGovern Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Project in Sierra Leone. The project is planned for October 2021 – September 2025 and aims to improve literacy, reduce hunger and improve nutrition among pre-school and primary school-age students, especially girls. The current McGovern Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition (MGD/FFE) project -LAN 4 U FUTURE (2020-2025) covers 81,689 students in 310 primary schools.  The project will focus on behavioral changes and outcomes sustainability. The project will also be implemented in a hard-to-reach areas and over changing context. As Deputy Chief of Party, you will oversee the technical side of the project to serve the poor and vulnerable while supervising a project team of four. Your management and technical knowledge will ensure the delivery of high-quality programming and reporting to the donor. You will link and liaise with resources inside and outside of CRS to ensure that the various sector leads integrate relevant social behavior change (SBC) and sustainability activities into their work. As a senior leader you will contribute to proactively managing partnership, risk and compliance.

Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party I – USDA McGovern Dole International Food for                Education and Child Nutrition

Department: Programs

Reports To:        Chief of Party – USDA McGovern Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition

Country:             Catholic Relief Services Sierra Leone Program

Duty Location: CRS Freetown

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of the development, implementation, and consolidation of the MGD-FFE project. Serve as a point of contact on area of responsibility to USDA as well as public, private and non-government stakeholders, when needed.
• Manage key function of the project to meet donor expectations in terms of timely and quality results and budget. Contribute to ensuring coordination between program and operations leads. Contribute to ensuring the CRS program quality standards are adhered to per MEAL policy and procedures.

• Manage and mitigate risk. Ensure compliance in DONOR grants including oversight of partner budgets, finance and administration.
• Liaise with relevant CRS TA to ensure that SBC and sustainability considerations are developed and applied to the relevant project sectors.
• Effectively review and consolidate technical reports from CRS staff and partners to ensure timely submission of qualitative performance reports to USDA.
• Manage and mitigate risk through monitoring national and regional issues that may impact staff and programming. Ensure all staff understand and adhere to CRS staff safety and security policies and plans.
• Promote, uphold and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources. Help ensure compliance with USDA grants, including financial tracking and oversight of partner budgets, finance, administration and reporting to USDA.
• Maintain relationships with key staffs of consortium partner organizations in regard to area of responsibility. Contribute to coordination of the roles and activities of staff from other consortium member organizations in implementation in line with CRS partnership principles.
• Support the MEAL and project technical staff in the development of project Communication Strategy for Behavioral Change (CCC) for all sectors of the MGD project.
• Provide guidance and training to partners on communication activities for behavioral change in their respective districts as well as the integration of social cohesion.
• Provide guidance to direct reports (SILC/community engagement, school canteen and nutrition, Health/WASH) in the design of tools to facilitate, track and collect data throughout the project implementation process for effective capitalization and disseminating best practices.
• Participate in the organization of project visibility and experience sharing events.
• Create and maintain proper conditions for learning for direct reports. Establish a safe environment for sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to deficiencies. Identify performance gaps and training opportunities for CRS and partner staff and recommend trainings and technical assistance.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in international development, project management, International Relations, or a relevant technical area.
• 5 years’ relevant management and technical experience.
• 3 years’ experience managing donor funds. Knowledge and experience in budget management and technical reporting to donors.

Required Languages 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and required. Knowledge and proficiency in local Sierra Leonean languages is a plus.

Travel 

Ability to travel on field missions up to 25% of the time. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time in Kabala for field supervision and stakeholder engagement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Very good strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
• Very good relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
• Team leadership abilities with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recognized technical experience and qualifications in Education, and more specifically School Feeding.

• Demonstrated experience of successful management, including management of functions of complex, multi-activity projects.
• Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
• Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships. Knowledge of CRS partnership strategy a plus.

• Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) 

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

Supervisory Responsibilities 

SILC & Community Engagement Project Manager, School Canteen & Nutrition Project Manager, Health & WASH Officer

Key Working Relationships:

Internal:  Country Representative, Head of Programming, Head of Operations, Partnership & Sustainability PM, CP MEAL Manager, project Grants Manager, Manager, Administration and Human Resources Managers, Senior Logistic manager, LRP Manager, Finance Manager, relevant sector TAs

External:  Government of Sierra Leone officials in Ministries of Education, Health and Agriculture, and decentralized structures, local and international implementing partner organizations, project consultants, Plan and WFP.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) 

Based on the mission, values, and guiding principles of the agency, CRS competencies are to be exemplified by all staff in fulfillment of his or her respective roles and responsibilities.

• Integrity

• Accountability and Stewardship

• Builds Relationships

• Develops Talent

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Strategic Mindset

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics. 

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations 

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Please click on the link below and follow the instruction to apply.

https://launchpadrecruitsapp.com/apply/70867ffa0714612b27c9eade

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 29th August 2023.